ai4bharat/Pralekha huggingface dataset:
Election Commission
79.74 % polling in Andhra Pradeshin first General Elections since reorganisation of the State
3,13,33,163 voters cast their votes for 25 Lok Sabha seats in the State
The state of Andhra Pradeshrecorded 79.74% voting in its first General Electionsince the reorganisation of the State. Polling for all 25 Lok Sabha constituencies was held in the first phase of the General Elections on 11th April, 2019.
As per the data sourced from Chief Electoral Officer , the highest voter turnout was recorded in Narasaraopet Lok Sabha constituency which saw 85.53 % voting. In previous General Elections – 2014, the undivided Andhra Pradesh had witnessed 74.64% polling with BapatlaLok Sabha constituency recording the highest voter turnout at 85.16 percent.
A total of 3,13,33,163 voters cast their votes in the State which has3,93,45,717 electors and a total of 319 candidates are in fray for the 25 Lok Sabha seats of the State in this General Election.
The polling percentagefor each constituency of Andhra Pradesh in General Election- 2019 and the corresponding numbers for the same constituencies in the previous General Election -2014 are given below:
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Sl No.
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Parliamentary Constituency
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Polling percentage
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General Election – 2019|
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General Election – 2014|
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-
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Aruku
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73.67
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71.82
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-
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Srikakulam
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74.08
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74.60
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-
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Vizianagaram
|
|
80.57
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80.19
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-
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Visakhapatnam
|
|
67.26
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67.53
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|
-
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Anakapalli
|
|
81.00
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|
82.01
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-
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Kakinada
|
|
78.38
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|
77.68
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|
-
|
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Amalapuram
|
|
83.67
|
|
82.63
|
|
-
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|
Rajahmundry
|
|
80.95
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|
81.38
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|
-
|
|
Narsapuram
|
|
81.02
|
|
82.19
|
|
-
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Eluru
|
|
82.94
|
|
84.27
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|
-
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|
Machilipatnam
|
|
83.70
|
|
83.48
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|
-
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|
Vijayawada
|
|
77.14
|
|
76.64
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|
-
|
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Guntur
|
|
78.55
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79.31
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|
-
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Narasaraopet
|
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85.53
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|
84.68
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|
-
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Bapatla
|
|
85.49
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|
85.16
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|
-
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Ongole
|
|
85.23
|
|
82.23
|
|
-
|
|
Nandyal
|
|
80.15
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|
76.71
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|
-
|
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Kurnool
|
|
75.13
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|
72.08
|
|
-
|
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Anantapur
|
|
80.24
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|
78.87
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|
-
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Hindupur
|
|
83.89
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|
81.53
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|
-
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Kadapa
|
|
77.81
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77.47
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|
-
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Nellore
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|
76.14
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|
74.02
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|
-
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Tirupati
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|
78.99
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|
77.14
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|
-
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Rajampet
|
|
78.38
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|
78.05
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|
-
|
|
Chittoor
|
|
83.68
|
|
82.59
Sources-Data from CEOData from ECI website
Prime Minister's Office
PM meets King of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met King of Saudi Arabia, His Majesty Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Riyadh today. He is one of the most widely respected leaders. Prime Minister said that they discussed multiple aspects relating to further boosting cooperation with Saudi Arabia.
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Ministry of Power
NTPC Green Energy Ltd. and HPCL sign MoU for Renewable Energy Business and Green Power for HPCL Refineries and other Business Units
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- MoU marks the first step for NGEL and HPCL to collaborate and cooperate in the field of development of Renewable Energy projects which shall help HPCL in meeting its Clean Energy Commitments
Mr Neeraj Sharma, Head of Finance, NGEL and Shri Shuvendu Gupta, Executive Director- BioFuels & Renewables, HPCL sign MoU for Renewable Energy Business and Green Power for HPCL Refineries and other Business Units
NTPC Green Energy Ltd  signed a Memorandum of Understanding  with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd  on 03-01-2023 in New Delhi for Development of Renewable Energy based Power Projects to tap Business opportunities in RE and supply of 400 MW round the clock renewable power for requirements of HPCL. The MoU was signed by Mr Neeraj Sharma, Head of Finance, NGEL and Shri Shuvendu Gupta, Executive Director- BioFuels & Renewables, HPCL.
The MoU was signed in august presence of Shri Gurdeep Singh, CMD NTPC, Shri C.K Mondol, Director-Commercial, NTPC, Shri J Srinivasan, Director-Finance, NTPC, Shri Mohit Bhargava, CEO-NGEL, Shri D.K Sharma, Executive Director-CSP&BD, HPCL, Shri Kushal Banerjee-CGM, HPCL and Shri Rajiv Gupta, CGM-NTPC REL.
This MoU marks the first step for NGEL and HPCL to collaborate and cooperate in the field of development of Renewable Energy projects which shall help HPCL in meeting its Clean Energy Commitments.
Ministry of Defence
IAF Helicopter Crash Landed at Natha Top
Today at 0951 a Cheetah Helicopter of the IAF on a routine sortie from Jammu to Natha Top carrying two passengers and two aircrew crashed landed at Natha Top Helipad. All aircrew and passengers are safe. A court of Inquiry has been order to ascertain the cause of the crash landing.
Ministry of Culture
Sh Prahlad Singh Patel pays tributes to Shaheed Ram Prasad Bismil on his birth anniversary at Shahjahanpur, UP as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Ministry of Culture organised a special ceremony at Shahjahanpur,Uttar Pradesh to mark the birth anniversary of renowned freedom fighter Shaheed Ram Prasad Bismil. On this occasion, Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism  Shri Prahlad Singh Patel participated in the ceremony and paid floral tribute to Pandit Ram Prasad Bismil. The Minister also paid tributes to Shaheed Thakur Roshan Singh and Shaheed Ashfaq Ula Khan.
Saluting to Pt. Ram Prasad Bismil,Shri Patel said that Shaheed Bismil followed his conscience and lived a meaningful life by pursuing an ideal. The Minister also said that there are only a few examples of persons who have accumulated such a vast knowledge and also lead such a struggle.
Union Minister said that the next year we will celebrate the 125th year of the birth anniversary of Ram Prasad Bismilji. He thanked the Prime Minister and said that when the Prime Minister had conceived the Amrit Mahotsav, he emphasised on publicising the role of unsung heroes of our struggle for freedom. After that the Minister went to the ancestral home of Shaheed Ram Prasad Bismil ji and met his family members.
This special event was organized by the NCZCC, Ministry of Culture. Shri Suresh Khanna, the Minister of Finance, Parliamentary Affairs & Medical Education, Govt of U.P who is also the MLA from Shahjahanpur; Shri Neelkanth Tiwari, the Culture & Tourism Minister, Govt. of U.P.; Shri Arun Kumar Sagar, the M.P. of Shahjahanpur& district officials were also present in the Pushpanjali Ceremony.
As a tribute to the poet – revolutionary, a small cultural presentation dedicated to his legacy was also made. At the time of Pushpanjali, Shri Navin Mishra played devotional music on Sitar. Leading exponent of Kissagoi, Shri Himanshu Bajpai narrated Shaheed Bismil’s life story followed by performance of patriotic songs by Kishore Chaturvedi & Group.
Pt. Ram Prasad Bismil, born on 11th June, 1897 in Shahjahanpur was amongst the most notable Indian revolutionaries who fought against British colonialism. He wrote powerful patriotic poems in Urdu and Hindi under the pen name of Bismil from age of 19. He formed the Hindustan Republican Association with leaders like Bhagat Singh and Chandrasekhar Azad and participated in the Mainpuri conspiracy of 1918, and the Kakori conspiracy of 1925 with Ashfaq Ullah Khan and Roshan Singh to protest against the British Rule. He was martyred at Gorakhpur Jail on 19th December, 1927 just aged 30, for his role in Kakori conspiracy. While in jail, he wrote ‘Mera Rang De BasantiChola’ and ‘Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna’ which became the anthem for freedom fighters.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Paddy Procurement for MSP operation during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21 gains good momentum
630.06 MT of Moong and Urad having MSP value of Rs. 4.53 Crores, 5089 MT of Copra having MSP value of Rs. 52.40 Crore and 43376 bales of Kapas having MSP value of Rs 122.52 crores also procured
The Kharif Marketing Season  2020-21 has already commenced and Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes as was done in previous seasons.
Paddy Procurement for KMS 2020-21 has gained a good momentum with increase in the quantum of procurement in the procuring States. Food Corporation of India along with other govt agencies has, upto 12.10.2020, procured over 48.53 LMT Paddy with a total MSP value of ₹ 9164.30 Crores benefitting more than 4.16 Lac farmers.
Procurement of Paddy in Major Procuring States upto 12.10.2020
Further, based on the proposal from the States, approval was accorded for procurement of 41.67 LMT of Pulse and Oilseeds for Kharif Marketing Season 2020 for the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh. Further, sanction for procurement of 1.23 LMT of Copra  for the State of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala was also given. For other States/UTs approval will also be accorded on receipt of proposals for procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds and Copra under Price Support Scheme  so that procurement of FAQ grade of these crops can be made at notified MSP for the year 2020-21 directly from the registered farmers, if the market rate goes below MSP during the notified harvesting period in the respective States/UTs by the Central Nodal Agencies through State nominated procuring agencies.
Upto 12.10.2020, the Government through its Nodal Agencies has procured 630.06 MT of Moong and Urad having MSP value of Rs. 4.53 Crores benefitting 554 farmers in Tamil Nadu Maharashtra and Haryana. Similarly, 5089 MT of copra having MSP value of Rs. 52.40 Crore has been procured benefitting 3961 farmers in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. In respect of Copra and Urad, rates are ruling above MSP in most of the major producing States. The respective State/UTs Governments are making necessary arrangements for commencement of procurement from the date as decided by the respective States based on the arrivals in respect of Kharif Pulses and Oilseeds.
The Procurement of seed cotton  during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21 has started from 1st October, 2020 and cumulative procurement as on 12th October, 2020 by Cotton Corporation of India has reached a quantity of 43376 bales under MSP for a value of Rs 12252 lakh benefitting 8943 farmers.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVY - PRESS PREVIEW OF REPUBLIC DAY PARADE 2023
Marching Contingent
The Naval Contingent of 144 young sailors will be led by Lt Cdr Disha Amrith as Contingent Commander and Lt Ashwani Singh, SLt Valli Meena S and SLt M Aditya as Platoon Commanders.
Naval Band
The world renowned brass band of the Indian Navy of 80 musicians will be led by M Antony Raj, MCPO Musician Second Class).
Tableau Commander
Lt Cdr Inderjeet Chauhan
About the Naval Tableau: -
The tableau being paraded at RDP-23 is in pursuance of the Navy Week theme of Indian Navy  - Combat Ready, Credible, Cohesive and Future Proof. Concurrently, the nation is also celebrating 75 years of Independence as ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
The tableau is designed with an aim to showcase the multi-dimensional capabilities of the IN as well as highlight key indigenously designed and built inductions under mission `AatmaNirbhar Bharat’. The tableau also aims to highlight ‘Nari Shakti’ in IN.
The forward part of the tableau  showcases a woman aircrew of Dornier aircraft , highlighting all-women crew of a surveillance sortie undertaken last year . Videos of unveiling of new Naval ensign and new Navy song “Hum Tayyar Hain” are being streamed on LED screens.
The main section of the tableau  illustrates the `Make in India’ initiatives of Navy. Model of the new indigenous Nilgiri class ship with a Dhruv helicopter deploying marine commandos takes the centre-stage. On the sides of the main section, cut out models of indigenous Kalvari Class submarine are depicted.
In the rear section of the tableau, three models of autonomous unmanned systems being developed indigenously under IDEX-Sprint Challenge are displayed. The Indian Navy aims to induct at least 75 technology/product as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The sprint initiates was launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister during the Naval Innovation and Indignation Organisation Seminar on 18 Jul 22. These products are being developed under innovation for defence excellence scheme of the Ministry of Defence and Technology Development Acceleration Cell of Indian Navy.
The tableau endeavours to highlight Indian Navy’s sustained focus on `AatmaNirbhar Bharat’ initiatives towards being a future proof and maintaining combat readiness in service of the nation.
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Ministry of Tourism
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and Romania in the field of tourism
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modihas given its ex-post facto approvalto the Memorandum of Understanding signed between India and Romania in the field of tourism. The MoU was signed in September, 2018 during the visit of the Vice-President of India to Romania.
The main objectives of the Memorandum of Understanding are:
a) To expand bilateral cooperation in the tourism sector
b) To exchange information and data related to tourism. To encourage cooperation between tourism stakeholders including Hotels and Tour operators.
c) Investment in the Tourism and Hospitality sectors
d) To exchange visits of Tour Operators / Media /Opinion Makers for promotion of two way tourism
e) To exchange experiences in the areas of promotion, marketing, destination development and management.
f) Foster bilateral cooperation through film tourism for promoting the two countries as attractive tourism destinations and
g) To promote safe, honourable and sustainable tourism.
h) Facilitate the movement of tourism between the two countries
Romania is a potential tourism markets for India . The signing of Memorandum of Understanding with Romania will be instrumental in increasing arrival from this source market.
Background:
India and Romania have enjoyed a strong diplomatic and long economic relationship. The two parties now desiring to strengthen and further develop the established relationship have signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Tourism, Government of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Tourism Government for the Romania for strengthening cooperation in the field of Tourism.
Ministry of Railways
METRO SERVICES TO START FROM SEALDAH FROM TOMORROW
MINIMUM FARE FROM SEALDAH RS 10: MAXIMUM RS 20
Kolkata, July 13, 2022
Metro services from newly inaugurated Sealdah station are going to start from tomorrow . The first service from this station will start at 06:55 am. Passengers will be able to avail Metro services to go to Salt Lake or New Town area from Sealdah. Commuters coming from the suburbs will also be able to avail fully air-conditioned, fast, hassle-free and comfortable Metro services after getting down at Sealdah Main or Sealdah South stations of Eastern Railway and can reach Salt Lake Sector-V within 21 minutes which has so far been unthinkable.
The minimum and maximum fares from Sealdah have been fixed at Rs. 10 and Rs.20 respectively. The fare chart for going to seven other East-West Metro stations from Sealdah is as below:-
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From
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To
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Fare
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Sealdah
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Phoolbagan
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Rs.10
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|
Salt Lake Stadium
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|
Rs.10
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|
Bengal Chemical
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|
Rs.10
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|
City Center
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|
Rs.20
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|
Central Park
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|
Rs.20
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Karunamoyee
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|
Rs.20
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Salt Lake Sector-V
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Rs.20
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Acquisition of Ships
As on date, the number and details of the fleet of Shipping Corporation of India  are as given in the table below:
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Particulars
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No.
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Gross Tonnage
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Deadweight Tonnage
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Tanker - Crude Oil Carriers
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13
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8,88,180.00
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16,40,793.00
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Tanker - Product Carriers
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|
13
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5,05,811.00
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8,62,924.74
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Tankers - VLCC
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|
5
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|
8,12,551.00
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15,90,809.00
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Gas
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|
1
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46,506.00
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53,503.00
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Bulk Carriers
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15
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5,75,779.00
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10,22,344.00
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Liners
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|
2
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87,358.00
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|
1,15,598.00
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Offshore Supply
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10
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24,535.00
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25,238.38
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Total
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59
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29,40,720.00
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53,11,210.12
New and Second hand/Resale ships are acquired by SCIL as per the Annual Plan projections drawn and depending on the existing market scenario & the available business opportunities.
Presently, SCIL is in process of acquiring an Offshore Vessel as per requirement of one of the Charterers and the deadline for the said procurement is Q2 of 2023-24.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 236
India’s Cumulative Vaccination Coverage crosses 71 Cr landmark milestone
More than 73 lakh Vaccine Doses administered today till 7 pm
In a landmark achievement, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 71 Crore landmark milestone  today. More than 73 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,62,062
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2nd Dose
|
|
85,35,698
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
1,83,33,801
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1,37,89,162
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|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
28,57,04,140
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
3,85,99,523
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|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
14,01,00,086
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
6,04,08,072
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Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
9,13,47,617
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
4,80,73,992
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
|
|
54,58,47,706
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|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
|
|
16,94,06,447
|
|
Total
|
|
71,52,54,153
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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|
Date: 8th September, 2021 
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|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
398
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
15,830
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
1,102
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
64,388
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
36,63,276
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
12,45,991
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
9,25,894
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
6,63,102
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
4,52,136
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
3,48,393
|
|
1st Dose Administered in Total
|
|
50,42,806
|
|
2nd Dose Administered in Total
|
|
23,37,704
|
|
Total
|
|
73,80,510
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Science & Technology
INYAS launches multipronged nationwide mass awareness campaign to bust myths about Covid 19 vaccination programme
Secretary Department of Science & Technology  Prof Ashutosh Sharma launched a multipronged nationwide mass awareness campaign on April 6 with information packages to bust myths about COVID 19 vaccination in 11 languages, including English and Hindi, make the immunization programme successful.
The COVID-19 vaccination awareness campaign organized by Indian National Young Academy of Sciences will be carried out through COVACNEWS android-based mobile app made by INYAS for ensuring information at the fingertips. A pan-India info-graphic video and audio competition with motivation to transform information into better readable and effective formats is also being organised along with the GYAN TEEKA webinar series dedicated to increase awareness about vaccines through eminent speakers and open statement on COVID-19 vaccination.
The entries of the competition will be utilized to increase vaccine awareness by INYAS, and these competitions will be judged in three groups – school, college and professional.
Launching the campaign, the DST Secretary highlighted the role of science communication in the present situation when the whole world is fighting against COVID-19.
“Lessons of past pandemics show that the second wave of any pandemic is a norm, and we cannot let our guard down at any stage. Communicating with the masses becomes very important in such a situation. It is our responsibility to tell people in simple waysthat will appeal to them psychologically. Our target is to reach out to the grassroots, rural population and focus on things which are relevant”, Professor Sharma pointed out.
Applauding the efforts of scientists, President, Indian National Science Academy  Prof Chandrima Saha said, “Scientists have done a commendable job in this testing time. India is leading the worldwide vaccination programme. Now,the involvement of society is required for successful vaccination throughout the country. Vaccines can help the body fight the disease and create herd immunity. However, for this, a large population needs to be vaccinated,” she pointed out.
“We believe that as a young body of responsible scientists and engineers, it is our duty to participate in making people aware about the benefits of immunization through vaccines and abolish the myths which are deterring people from taking the shots,” said Chandra S Sharma, Chair INYAS.
The speakers stressed that vaccination of such a large population in such a short period of time is extremely challenging, and thus cooperation between government and public is extremely important to enable the execution of this daunting task.
Ministry of Railways
The Ministry of Railways and BCL sign an MoU for 2018-19
Ministry of Railways and Braithwaite & Company Limited , a CPSE under the administrative control of the Ministry of Railways, signed a Memorandum of Understanding . BCL’s core competency is in the field of manufacturing new wagons, repairing of wagons, steel structural fabrication and manufacturing of cranes.
The MoU was signed today i.e. May 23, 2018 by Railway Board Secretary, Shri Ranjanesh Sahai, and BCL, Chairman and Managing Director  and Director , Shri P.P. Bose. The MoU laid down the targets for 18-19, both financial and physical.
As per targets under MoU, BCL has projected Revenue from Operations of Rs. 285 cr. and wagon production Rs. 1300 cr.
Ministry of Defence
Lieutenant General Rajeev Chaudhry assumes charge as Director General Border Roads 
Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry assumed the charge as 27th Director General Border Roads  on the 01 December 2020.
Lt Gen Chaudhry was commissioned into the Corps of Engineers from Indian Military Academy, Dehradun in 1983 and has attended all prestigious courses of the Indian Army including staff Course at Defence Service Staff College, Wellington, Higher Command Course at Army War College, Mhow and the National Defence College, New Delhi. He is also an M-Tech from IISc Bangalore.
Before taking over as Director General Border Roads, he was holding the appointment of ADG LW&E in QMG’s Branch at Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence .
Lt Gen. Chaudhry was responsible for conceptualising and conducting the first-ever and only Engineer Brigade Exercise with US Engineer Brigade as part of EX YUDH ABHYAS. He was also nominated as Exercise Director of EX FORCE 18, a multinational exercise involving 18 countries on Humanitarian Mine Action , in the year 2016.
The General Officer has held various staff, instructional and command appointments. Some of his important appointments include Command of an Independent Field Coy, Engineer Unit and Command of an Engineer Brigade. He has also tenanted the appointment of Chief Engineer Southern Command.